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Finding Angelo: or how an American obtains Italian dual Citizenship

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:34:25 -0400

Finding Angelo: or how an American obtains Italian dual Citizenship: Here is a list of the...

These always remind me of my Grandpa, because he taught me how...

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:23:00 -0400

These always remind me of my Grandpa, because he taught me how to stick them on my nose! (Taken with instagram)

6½th Avenue Gets Greenlight: Pedestrian Passageway Approved by Community Board, Installation in June

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:54:00 -0400

6½th Avenue Gets Greenlight: Pedestrian Passageway Approved by Community Board, Installation in...

Fun Facts About Sutures

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:20:30 -0400

Fun Facts About Sutures: This interesting post from a class I wish I took at the Brooklyn Brainery...

Umbrella Etiquette

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:13:00 -0400

Inspired by the rain outside and the severe ankle jab I received on the subway from a golf umbrella...

Interview with Liz Haag, Lipstick Reader

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:35:00 -0400

I met Liz Haag through the improv comedy world, and now know her to be a woman of many talents,...

Worldwide Mural Map

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:29:00 -0400

Worldwide Mural Map: A lot of neat murals to discover! This is a very much incomplete database, but...

"Duke was one of the first employers to make benefits available to same sex partners in 1994 as a way..."

Wed, 09 May 2012 14:23:00 -0400

“Duke was one of the first employers to make benefits available to same sex partners in 1994...

Off to work/school, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, May 9, 2012 Yes,...

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:59:00 -0400

Off to work/school, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, May 9, 2012

Yes, I’m dappling in the world of Instagram (and enjoy it, too) to capture those unexpected neighborhood moments and scenes that embrace the essence of NYC and the people who live here. Even though a lot of people are leaving Instagram since its grossly expensive Facebook acquisition, I’m sticking with it. I like the way people curate their accounts and how nearly everything is captured on the go via mobile phones. The composition of many of the photos feels more raw and imperfect but spot-on with tone (made possible by the filters) and experiencing a moment. For me, it’s a great outlet for exploring my interests in photography, neighborhoods, and people-watching without having to carry my SLR everywhere I go. I also expand how I think about each of these through the content posted by others; their perspectives are often different but still resonant.

You can follow me on your Instagram app (@jenbo1) if you want more, or just enjoy the photos I occasionally post here.

"If you don’t like the world the way it is, change it—one step at a time. Be prepared for how..."

Sat, 05 May 2012 09:18:37 -0400

“If you don’t like the world the way it is, change it—one step at a time. Be prepared...

"If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves."

Thu, 03 May 2012 17:25:04 -0400

“If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound...

“Grandma?” the man with the backpack said, crossing the street...

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:29:07 -0400

“Grandma?” the man with the backpack said, crossing the street to get a better look at the elegant elderly woman walking down the sidewalk with a cane.

“Oh hello!” she said, turning, apparently surprised to see him. He hugged her in greeting.

“Happy birthday!” the man said, “I actually have a card for you up in my apartment.”

They continued to chat on the sidewalk for a few moments, as Jen and I stifled our delighted laughter. “SO CUTE,” we mouthed, and she discretely snapped a photo.

This was a really enjoyable serendipitous neighborhood moment to witness. Sometimes, Prospect Heights feels like “where I’m living”, but with a shorter-term feel because I don’t have deep roots there yet. But, seeing generations of a family both clearly from the neighborhood running into each other on my block makes it feel like more than just a pass-through community; it’s a home.

Via USA.gov: How and Why You Should Write a Social Media Will

Wed, 02 May 2012 13:28:00 -0400

Via USA.gov: How and Why You Should Write a Social Media Will: Social media is a part of daily...

Manhattan Bridge, under-construction, seen from the roof of...

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:19:07 -0400

Manhattan Bridge, under-construction, seen from the roof of Robert Gair Building, showing suspenders and saddles, on February 11, 1909. (Eugene de Salignac/Courtesy NYC Municipal Archives)

The New York City Municipal Archives just released a database of over 870,000 photos from its collection of more than 2.2 million images of New York throughout the 20th century. Their subjects include daily life, construction, crime, city business, aerial photographs, and more.

These are incredible. Check them out. A compilation of some of the best are here courtesy of The Atlantic.

The farm bill was passed with the Healthy Food Financing Initiative!

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:15:31 -0400

April 27, 2012 – New York, NY – Yesterday with wide bipartisan support, the Senate Agriculture...

Walking for Water: Results and Reflection

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:23:58 -0400

Last week, I wrote about the global health issue of potable water access. I wore a pedometer for...

Dans Le Noir - In The Dark (sensory dining experience)

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:27:46 -0400

Take a bite out of life’s mysteries and dine in the dark. Surprise yourself with tastes, textures,...

Beautiful and fascinating visualization of Pi

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:56:12 -0400

Beautiful and fascinating visualization of Pi: It’s explained a bit here, but take some time...

President Obama slow jams the news with Jimmy Fallon. Big issue;...

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:28:31 -0400

President Obama slow jams the news with Jimmy Fallon. Big issue; fun way to communicate it.

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn: Quiz Time! Restaurant Bathrooms Sign

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:02:23 -0400

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn: Quiz Time! Restaurant Bathrooms Sign:...